Cockroaches – 5 Fascinating Facts About The Creepiest Crawlies

Cockroaches belong to the order of Blattodea. There is total of 4,600 species, out of which 30 are linked with the habitats of a human. The four species well known as pests are – German cockroach, American cockroach, Australian cockroach and Oriental cockroach.

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These species like to feed on the both humans as well as pet food leaving a pungent odour. The cockroaches carry pathogenic microbes on their body surface that they spread in the environments they like to dwell. Here, we are going to discuss 5 fascinating facts about the creepiest crawlies – cockroaches.

Fact # 1

Cockroaches have numerous pores on their body through which they breathe. So, even if they’re beheaded, cockroaches tend to live as the respiratory system is not linked to their mouth.

Fact # 2

Cockroaches are sensitive to touch from all sides, thus, they’re known to be thigmotropic. Due to the sensitivity, cockroaches like living in small and closed places. They easily crawl into such places and fit in perfectly. Even a pregnant mother cockroach manages to fit perfectly in a place that is just the size of two vertical coins placed together.

Fact # 3

Cockroaches have the ability to contaminate the place they dwell in. The best-preferred places for a cockroach to live are dirty and filthy. They move at a rate of 3 miles per hour. Due to its fast moving pace, the cockroach takes just a few minutes to contaminate your home. Thus, causing serious diseases.

Fact # 4

The German cockroach species is the most dangerous of all. They are mostly found in almost every part of the nation. This species of cockroach causes illnesses, allergies and even breathing problems. These cockroaches grow into an adult one in a span of 36 days.

Fact # 5

In China, the cockroaches are farmed especially for money. The demand for dried cockroaches had risen from 2010 to 2014, due to its use in remedies. The biggest farm in the country contains almost 10 million crates full of them.

As mentioned, cockroaches are most dangerous to your health, thus, opting for a cockroach removal service will be a great idea. To book a pest control service log on to www.citypest.ca